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Author: Juliet M Getty

If your horse is thin, extra food may not be the only answer. There are several other factors that can impact a horse’s ability to maintain a good weight.
Care & Training 

Skinny horse? They might need more than food

January 3, 2022January 8, 2022 Juliet M Getty 4667 Views 0 Comments

If your horse is thin, extra food may not be the only answer. There are several other factors that can impact a horse’s ability to maintain a good weight.

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Most commercially fortified feeds contain more omega 6s than omega 3s, which creates an imbalance that can result in elevated inflammation throughout the horse's body.
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Omega 3 balancing act: Is your horse getting enough?

September 12, 2021 Juliet M Getty 9040 Views 1 Comment

Most commercially fortified feeds contain more omega 6s than omega 3s, which creates an imbalance that can result in elevated inflammation throughout the horse’s body.

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Allergies are often attributed to the constant bombardment of chemicals that impair immune function, which leaving the immune system too weak to fight off the allergens from the environment, insects, and even feedstuffs.
Health News 

Herbs and nutrients may help calm your horse’s allergies

June 7, 2021June 7, 2021 Juliet M Getty 9121 Views 1 Comment

While pharmaceuticals may have their place in extreme allergic reactions, choosing natural remedies will not only relieve symptoms but will help the body heal.

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Health News 

Lecithin shows promise in equine ulcer prevention and treatment

February 7, 2021February 7, 2021 Juliet M Getty 17211 Views 0 Comments

Many veterinarians are finding the use of lecithin, along with apple pectin, to be very intriguing in its apparent health benefits in preventing and treating gastric lesions.

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More investigations are warranted into the recently discovered equine paravoviruses, say researchers.
Health News 

Can there be quality of life for the overweight, insulin resistant horse?

September 8, 2020 Juliet M Getty 8729 Views 2 Comments

Honoring and respecting the way a horse is designed is the key to quality living. It means a life without daily suffering and fear. And it means a life where your horse can make choices.

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The Lachnospiraceae family was statistically more abundant in horses fed hay, researchers said, while it was the least abundant in horses fed silage.
Health News 

Towards a terrific topline: How nutrition can help

May 28, 2020 Juliet M Getty 13085 Views 2 Comments

Is your horse’s topline less than ideal? Here are some nutritional tips to help get back on track.

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Care & Training News 

Cribbing collars don’t work: Here’s why

March 2, 2020March 2, 2020 Juliet M Getty 17859 Views 3 Comments

Cribbing collars may discourage the behavior, but they do not relieve the urge.

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Chia seeds.
Health News 

Chia seeds – nature’s tiny miracle the latest equine “superfood”

October 30, 2019November 3, 2019 Juliet M Getty 36888 Views 0 Comments

Chia seeds are a whole food worth considering to provide essential fatty acids in their correct proportion. Here’s a look at this tiny miracle of nature and how it can benefit your horses.

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"There is a need to evaluate the fermentation of diets, rather than predicting from the values of pure ingredients."
Health 

Protein power: What your horse needs, and how to feed it

September 3, 2019September 23, 2019 Juliet M Getty 30980 Views 4 Comments

“Why should you care about the protein quality of your horse’s diet, and what whole food protein sources are available?”

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Health 

Cannabidiol (CBD) and horses: What is it good for?

July 1, 2019November 15, 2020 Juliet M Getty 58750 Views 18 Comments

Cannabis sativa L. is the “umbrella term” for the plants known as hemp and marijuana. Marijuana is particularly high in THC, the cannabinoid that creates a psychoactive “high.” CBD, on the other hand, does not create this effect.

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"High-starch diets should be avoided in favour of fibre-based diets with the goal of safeguarding gut health in horses," the researchers said.
Health 

Help! My horse has ulcers – what supplements should I feed?

May 13, 2019June 11, 2019 Juliet M Getty 20270 Views 4 Comments

The cause of most ulcers is not having access to forage at all times, 24/7, all day and all night.

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Health 

Salt vs. electrolyte supplements – an important distinction

April 13, 2019June 19, 2021 Juliet M Getty 37933 Views 3 Comments

Sweating from work, or heat and humidity increases a horse’s need for salt. It also increases the need for other electrolytes, such as potassium, calcium, and magnesium.

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as your horse starts to show signs of aging, the diet you’ve been feeding may now be obsolete and in need of an adjustment.
Care & Training 

The need for feed: Here’s how to feed your ageing horse

January 31, 2019February 21, 2019 Juliet M Getty 18963 Views 6 Comments

There are fairly predictable changes, however, that go along with growing old, no matter what age they become noticeable.

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Health News 

Five things that all horses need

October 5, 2018October 7, 2018 Juliet M Getty 16409 Views 0 Comments

No fancy new feed or supplement will truly matter without first meeting five foundational principles that are true for all horses, regardless of age, breed, condition, or purpose.

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Care & Training Health 

The protein problem: Why horses need more than you think

July 11, 2018October 25, 2018 Juliet M Getty 12797 Views 2 Comments

Four directions amino acids can take – and the importance of feeding several protein sources.

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"High-starch diets should be avoided in favour of fibre-based diets with the goal of safeguarding gut health in horses," the researchers said.
Health News 

So long, soy: Hemp gaining popularity among horse owners

June 3, 2018June 5, 2018 Juliet M Getty 34030 Views 4 Comments

The love affair with soy is starting to fade. An increasing number of horse feed manufacturers are coming out with soy-free lines following consumer demand.

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Care & Training Health 

Empty fields, captive horses: Why stabling can be harmful to your horse

May 28, 2018June 3, 2018 Juliet M Getty 38338 Views 2 Comments

All body systems, including cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, reproductive, neuromuscular, and skeletal systems depend on exercise to remain sound.

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Health 

Keep calm and carry on: Four favorite calming supplements

March 28, 2018April 13, 2018 Juliet M Getty 32434 Views 0 Comments

Restricting forage where the stomach becomes empty is the main cause of behavioral issues.

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"Can I fix this horse with feed? The role of nutrition in supporting equine health" will look at how a balanced diet should provide all the nutrients a horse needs.
Health 

Three feeding myths that make for an unhealthy horse

March 12, 2018March 16, 2018 Juliet M Getty 28847 Views 4 Comments

Feeding misconceptions can occur when well-meaning horse owners try to do their best for their equines.

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Health 

Laminitis alert: “Double trouble” for horses cause autumn insulin rise

February 28, 2018March 5, 2018 Juliet M Getty 9324 Views 0 Comments

When the nighttime temperature remains below 41°F (5°C) for 2 to 3 weeks, cool season grasses are high in non-structural carbohydrates, even in the daytime.

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